Editorial
Guides for international patients
Written by the China Medical editorial team in plain English. Where technical terms are needed, we explain them.
Health Screening
Getting a Health Check in China
How health checks are organised in China, what a typical programme includes and what to confirm before booking.
6 min read · Updated 6 August 2026
Beijing
Healthcare in Beijing for Foreigners
Understanding public hospitals, private clinics and international departments in Beijing as a foreign resident or visitor.
7 min read · Updated 4 August 2026
Shanghai
Healthcare in Shanghai for Foreigners
A practical overview of international hospitals, diagnostics and screening options in Shanghai.
7 min read · Updated 4 August 2026
Health Screening
What Happens During a Comprehensive Health Screening?
A step-by-step walkthrough of a typical screening day, from fasting bloods to your report.
5 min read · Updated 30 July 2026
Healthcare in China
How to Choose a Hospital in China
The factors that matter most when comparing hospitals: specialist depth, language support, logistics and cost clarity.
6 min read · Updated 26 July 2026
Health Screening
Understanding Executive Health Checks
What distinguishes an executive programme from a standard health check, and when it makes sense.
5 min read · Updated 22 July 2026
Preparing for Treatment
Preparing Medical Records Before Treatment Abroad
What to gather, how to have it translated and what format hospitals normally need.
6 min read · Updated 18 July 2026
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